Taking place in the dystopian future of 2044, where everyone is connected to a virtual reality called Oasis, our hero Wade Owen Watts races to solve puzzles to win the ultimate prize of wealth.
I've read a lot of dystopian/sci-fi novels, some good and some bad, but very few that stand out among the crowd. Ready Player One is a definite stand out.
Ready Player One is probably one of the best, if not coolest, sci-fi stories around. It's sure to wow any pop culture fan, especially those who have lived through the 80s and 90s. This book seemed to be endless pop culture nostalgia; everything from the Atari 2600 to ZZtop, or Pac-Man to Rubiks Cube are referenced.
Right from the start I found myself easily connecting with his witty personality. While he does make mistakes along the way, his perfectly flawed nature makes his character and this whole journey very compelling. He's intelligent, no question, but he gets ahead of himself, learns a few life lessons, falls in love; showing us that he's human, above all else. Along the way, we meet characters who are or become, Wade's loyal friends in this hunt. Having a common enemy will bring people closer, and I loved seeing the sincere integrity of some of these other players. In the end, it shows how important it is to lean on others to help, instead of greedily trying to go through it alone. This is something we see during Wade's transformation in this story. He starts off as an introvert with self-esteem problems and comes out a true hero.
My rating: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars) It was amazing!
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